Daniel 10:4-9

4On the 24th day of the first month, I was standing beside the great Tigris river.

5I looked up. I saw a man who was wearing good linen clothes. He also wore a belt made of pure gold.

6His body was bright like a jewel. His face shone like lightning. His eyes were like flames of fire. His arms and his feet shone like bright bronze. When he spoke, his voice was very loud, like the sound of many people's voices.

7Only I, Daniel, saw this vision. The people who were with me did not see anything. But they became very afraid. They ran away to hide themselves.

8So I was there alone to see this great vision. All my strength disappeared. My face became very white. I was very weak.

9I listened to the man's voice. When I heard him, I fell down, with my face on the ground. I was completely asleep.